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How Menopause Affects the Gut Microbiome

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Hot flashes and trouble sleeping get most of the attention in midlife, but many women also notice changes in their gut. Bloating shows up out of nowhere, once-reliable bathroom routines go completely off track and foods that used to sit fine now feel heavy.Is it just getting older? Or is something else going on? Research shows hormone shifts in perimenopause and after menopause can nudge the gut out of balance for some women. “The gut microbiome affects many parts of your health, including your immune system, metabolism and even brain function," said Charis Chambers, M.D., a board-certified OB...

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